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Monday, October 1, 2012

On Friday, I took off work to go to my favorite antiques show. It's twice a year and each time I go, I find something great. Past purchases have included structured bags, great hats, linens and gold cases. I don't always go with a plan in mind but I usually end up with something great.

The show is held in a big farm field so boots are necessary. I went with a bit of a "modern Victorian" look wearing my ruffly Betsey Johnson knee-high boots and a mini-straw hat headband.

''I should have brought a parasol as I usually do, because it was warmer and sunnier than I had anticipated. But it all worked out for the best, because I found a darling French flax (I think) parasol which I promptly put to good use.

I also found a beautiful ladies English boating hat and two Fall hued table cloths which I will be using in my bakery booth next month.

I'm always excited to wear my new purchases and we had great weather on Sunday, so I paired my new hat with white and coral Zara dress which I topped with a navy blazer from Anthropologie. I also wore white wingtip oxfords and another previous show purchase, a white wicker purse. It was perfect for a bookstore visit and stroll outside.

(I have got to set up my good camera with the timer and tripod!)

I hope I don't have to put these away until Spring. Maybe there are a few more warm Fall days ahead.